Windows 10 could not be installed - this may be the reason
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If Windows 10 could not be installed, there can be various reasons for this. Read this practical tip on how you can still install the operating system.
Windows 10 could not be installed - troubleshooting tips
- First, make sure your PC fully meets the Windows 10 system requirements.
- Before installing, make sure that all drivers are up to date.
- The operating system should also be up to date before you install Windows 10. Therefore, run Windows Update before installation.
- In some cases, USB devices connected to the PC can prevent Windows 10 from being installed.
- Therefore remove all USB devices from the PC that you do not absolutely need and try again.
Other solutions: Windows 10 could not be installed
- If you want to install Windows 10 via DVD, you must first set the BIOS to boot from DVD.
- Make sure the DVD is clean and not scratched. Otherwise it may not be read correctly.
- You can also try installing Windows 10 from the USB stick if there are other problems.
- If there are problems during an upgrade, you can use this Fix-it.Tool from Microsoft.